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Our surveys provide periodic and comprehensive statistics about the nation. This data is critical for government programs, policies, and decision-making.
The Annual Wholesale Trade Survey (AWTS) is conducted every year to provide detailed industry measures of sales, inventories, operational expenses and purchases for wholesale trade activities.